FAQ: Are there any Masonic functions that I can attend as a non-Mason?
Larry the Mason from Holbrook
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August 2006
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Are there any Masonic functions that I can attend as a non-Mason?
Yes. Many Lodges open their installation of officers to the public.
Once a year, a new Worshipful Master takes office. The ceremony
performed during his inauguration is public. It is not the same
ceremony as would be performed in a regular Masonic ritual or degree,
but it does have the flavoring of Masonic symbolism and allows the
public to "get a feel for Masonry" without being Masons. NOTE: Not all
jurisdictions have public installations. Call or write your local
lodge for details.
In addition, many Lodges sponsor public functions throughout the year,
such as dinners or charity functions, designed to allow non-Masons who
are interested in Masonry the chance to talk with Masons and ask
questions. For information, call your local Lodge.
Mark
"Larry the Mason from Holbrook" <larry.the.maso...@gmail.com>
wrote in message news:7mdisaF...@mid.individual.net...
> The Freemasonry FAQ
> Are there any Masonic functions that I can attend as a non-Mason?
>
> Yes. Many Lodges open their installation of officers to the public.
> Once a year, a new Worshipful Master takes office. The ceremony
> performed during his inauguration is public. It is not the same
> ceremony as would be performed in a regular Masonic ritual or degree,
> but it does have the flavoring of Masonic symbolism and allows the
> public to "get a feel for Masonry" without being Masons. NOTE: Not all
> jurisdictions have public installations. Call or write your local
> lodge for details.
Not here in Ontario. Our Installation ceremony maybe briefly call off for
a short time to make presentations, but the ceremony is restricted to Masons
only.
> In addition, many Lodges sponsor public functions throughout the year,
> such as dinners or charity functions, designed to allow non-Masons who
> are interested in Masonry the chance to talk with Masons and ask
> questions. For information, call your local Lodge.
We just had a "Freind to Friend? night. Education and enlighten male
non-Masonic guests and answer any questions they may have.
Mark
Ontario
Larry the Mason from Holbrook
Version 1.0
August 2006
This Frequently Asked Question comes from the weekly USENET MASONRY FAQ, posted to alt.freemasonry every Friday at 08:00 Pacific. Please refer to the weekly FAQ for other resource and contact information.
11
Are there any Masonic functions that I can attend as a non-Mason?
Yes. Many Lodges open their installation of officers to the public.
Once a year, a new Worshipful Master takes office. The ceremony
performed during his inauguration is public. It is not the same
ceremony as would be performed in a regular Masonic ritual or degree,
but it does have the flavoring of Masonic symbolism and allows the
public to "get a feel for Masonry" without being Masons. NOTE: Not all
jurisdictions have public installations. Call or write your local
lodge for details.
In addition, many Lodges sponsor public functions throughout the year,